Tweet The so-called air fresheners really don’t improve your home indoor air quality; instead, they release chemicals that numb your olfactory nerves or coat your nasal passages with oils. Here are Seven Better Solutions: Invest in a HEPA air filter. Put a few drops of natural essential oils on some cotton balls and place them […]
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Build Green – Air
Tweet Trace amounts of radiation from Japan was detected by State officials in the southeastern states. This air pollution fallout, of course, is from fuel degradation at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant in Japan. Turns out, we are exposed to radiation every day from man-made or natural materials. Regardless, this trace amount of ionized reactor radiation […]
Tweet The other day I saw gaps in my wood floor and that was my indicator to stop using our bathroom exhaust fan. In winter, low moisture content in the air (relative humidity) affects not only our home interiors and furniture but our comfort and energy bills. As doors open, cooking, showering and even people […]
Tweet ================ Highly Recommended ================ Now available – Sneaky Solar Strategies That Pay Over & Over Video This video has the home energy comfort answers you’re looking for. ============== Click the blue title to learn more. ============ 10/10/10 at 10 am we picked up a new addition to the family – an Abyssinian cat named […]
Tweet ==================== Highly Recommended ===================== Now available – Sneaky Solar Strategies That Pay Over & Over Video This video has the home energy comfort answers you’re looking for. Click the blue title to learn more. ================================================================= 10/10/10 at 10 am we pick up a new addition to the family – an Abyssinian cat named Axum […]
Tweet Here’s What They Said: Renovation Project Makes Old House Environmentally Friendly Click thru Photos 8 to 15 Many Thanks to our Green Partnership Sponsors and Companies for such great efforts on our 2010 Green Remodel Idea House: General Contractor: Showcase Construction Plumbing fixtures: Moen – shower room Plumbing fixtures: Kohler – […]
Tweet Today the paint colors in my new office put me in the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day mood. Three of the walls are spa-like sea foam green called ‘Stillness’ and the last is a darker peacock green called ‘Crownhill’ accent. I love those names. In fact I’m not sure which convinced me when I decided […]
Tweet About 11 a.m. the framers quit when the rain started. Part of this year’s green remodel idea home is a two story addition nestled into a corner by the main house and the garage. They draped the two open sides of the original house with massive sheets of plastic. That shielded the exposed insulation […]
Tweet Mortgage crisis - Markets down – Layoffs. Gheesh, every morning we brace ourselves for the news. Well I’m in the mood to break free and defy those negative forces for a little bit. Want to join me? If we’ve got the will… here’s the way: At 8:30 pm (local time) on Saturday, March 28, they’re holding […]
Tweet Are you looking for ways to make your home more comfortable, healthy AND save money every month? As Build That Green publisher, I’m excited to help you navigate the very dynamic world of eco-smart home building, remodeling, and low-impact land development. From here on, we’ll introduce you to various ‘vest pocket’ experts and deliver super effective, inspiring […]
